Boston Harbor Islands National Park Area in Boston, MA

Explore Boston's outdoor recreation haven on Boston Harbor Islands! You can enjoy a variety of outdoor activities including swimming, walking, hiking, bird watching, sport fishing, kayaking, boating and more. Tour boats and cruises also depart here frequently to allow visitors to explore the area. If you're looking for away to get away from the city streets and urban setting, consider an afternoon of exploring along the Boston Harbor Islands Park.

History buffs can also enjoy historic sites including Fort Warren, Little Brewster Island's Boston Light lighthouse, Fort Andrews, Fort Standish, and ruins of military structures that span from the Civil War through the Spanish American War to World War II. Ferries service George's Island regularly, as well as four other islands seasonally. Amenities are limited on the islands, but snack areas are available.